CVS Pharmacy is coming to Long Island City next year
Developers have been filling Long Island City with new residential projects for several years but the area is still lacking in some basic services. Now, residents will be able to pick up their prescriptions, snacks, school supplies from their children and more when a CVS comes to Hunters Point South Commons, LIC Talk first reported. […]
Take a big bite of Long Island City’s history
There’s no doubt that Queens is one of the, if not the, food capitals of the country — a fact lifelong borough resident Richard Mumith is proud of. “When it comes to food, Queens is king,” Mumith said. “Forget about Manhattan.” Mumith wanted to highlight the culinary prowess of the World’s Borough to show tourists […]
Long Island City’s New Ferry Dock
(L. to r.); Maria Torres-Springer, Commissioner, NYC Economic Development Corporation; Debra Markell Kleinert, District Manager; Elizabeth Lusskin, Executive Director, Long Island City Partnership; Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer; Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan; state Senator Michael Gianaris and Leslie Wright, NYC Regional Director, NYS Parks. Assemlywoman Cathy Nolan released a statement in which she commended the NYC Economic […]
50-Story Hotel Planned for 24-09 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City
By: Rebecca Baird-Remba 3:00 pm on September 28, 2016 Japanese budget hotel operator Toyoko Inn Co. is planning a huge hotel in Long Island City. The company has filed applications for a 50-story hotel—its first one in the U.S.—at 24-09 Jackson Avenue, between 45th Avenue and 23rd Street. The sizable building would fill a long-vacant lot […]
‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ will film simulated explosions in Long Island City today
The newest Spider-Man reboot is filming in Long Island City today and residents should expect some simulated explosions today. According to the 114th Precinct, the production company will film a controlled explosion between 3 and 6 p.m. at 43-23 37th Ave. near New York Presbyterian Church. “Spider-Man: Homecoming” will be the second reboot of […]
Tallest condo in Long Island City has units starting at $495000
The development branch of Silvercup Studios has officially started selling the 120 units in the tallest condominium in Long Island City. Located at 27-21 44th Dr., the 27-story property will be completed in May 2017. Dubbed The Harrison, the condo will feature a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units that will range in price from $495,000 to $2,500,000. Harry Suna, the […]
Long Island City’s soon-to-be-tallest condo asks from $495000
Sales are now underway on what will become Longest Island City’s tallest condo building when it is complete next year. The Harrison, as the building is now known, is being developed by Silvercup Properties and features a total of 120 apartments. The New York Times first reported on the sales launch of the building, which […]
Here’s what the $10M-$20M NYC investment sales market looked like last week
Here’s what the $10M-$20M NYC investment sales market looked like last week Castellan scoops up vacant NoMad lot next door to its project; Rybak bags LIC dev site September 26, 2016 12:20PM By Kyna Doles From left: 7 East 30th Street in Midtown, 11-12 44th Drive in Long Island City and Sergey Rybak 1.) A […]
15-Story Steel Haus at 41-32 27th Street, Long Island City, Reaches Ground Level
The future 15-story residential building at 41-32 27th Street, called Steel Haus, has reached street level. The narrow building will sit upon an irregularly-shaped plot on the northern fringe of the booming Court Square district, north of Queens Plaza. The 46-unit project, developed by the Hakimian Organization, will join a dense block of residential and […]
WATCH: What to expect from Long Island City’s office market
WATCH: What to expect from Long Island City’s office market Tishman Speyer’s 1.1 million-square-foot project is just the tip of the iceberg September 23, 2016 07:00AM By Alistair Gardiner Over the past decade, roughly 11,000 rental and condo units have sprouted up in Long Island City, with another 22,000 apartments on the way. As a result of this residential boom, […]
Long Island City’s soon-to-be-tallest condo asks from $495,000 …
Sales are now underway on what will become Longest Island City’s tallest condo building when it is complete next year. The Harrison, as the building is now known, is being developed by Silvercup Properties and features a total of 120 apartments. The New York Times first reported on the sales launch of the building, which […]
Long Island City Office Space | Tishman Speyer
WATCH: What to expect from Long Island City’s office market Tishman Speyer’s 1.1 million-square-foot project is just the tip of the iceberg September 23, 2016 07:00AM By Alistair Gardiner Over the past decade, roughly 11,000 rental and condo units have sprouted up in Long Island City, with another 22,000 apartments on the way. As a result of this residential boom, […]
A Detailed Look at the Recently Completed Luna LIC, Office-to-Residential Conversion at 42-15 Crescent Street, Long …
Office-to-residential conversions are usually expected of ornate, pre-war high-rises, or tall-ceiling industrial lofts. Such conversions are much more rare at mid-century office buildings, particularly ones that had no redeeming architectural value in the first place. Long Island City’s Luna LIC became one of the city’s only such projects when it opened its doors earlier this […]
UberEats enters into Queens, targets LIC, Astoria and Sunnyside
September 21, By Hannah Wulkan A popular ride sharing service will now also deliver food directly to your doorstep. Uber announced this morning that it has expanded its UberEATS app in to Queens for the first time, covering Astoria, Long Island City, and Sunnyside. The app has partnered with 30 local restaurants, and will deliver […]
Long Island City’s second ferry landing located at Gantry Plaza State Park
Photo by Bill Parry The promenade at the north end of Gantry Plaza State Park is chosen as the location of Long Island City’s second ferry landing by the city. By Bill Parry TimesLedger Newspapers Subscribe Get our stories in your inbox, free. Like TimesLedger on Facebook. After completing an environmental review, the city announced […]
Long Island City Office Space | Tishman Speyer – The Real Deal
WATCH: What to expect from Long Island City’s office market Tishman Speyer’s 1.1 million-square-foot project is just the tip of the iceberg September 23, 2016 07:00AM By Alistair Gardiner Over the past decade, roughly 11,000 rental and condo units have sprouted up in Long Island City, with another 22,000 apartments on the way. As a result of this residential boom, […]
Industrial Retro in Long Island City
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Football Game Preview: Eagle Academy III vs. Long Island City
Eagle Academy III will have its first chance of the season to defend its home turf as it faces off against Long Island City on Saturday at 2:00 PM. Both teams are strolling into their matchup after big wins in their previous games. Long Island City took its last-week contest against KIPP NYC College Prep […]
Back-to-school classes for adults in Astoria, Long Island City and Sunnyside
Summer can be a nice break from your regular schedule, with lazy days in the heat, exotic vacations and day trips to the beach. But let’s face it — after months of taking it easy, you start miss the rush a little. The great news is that fall is here and as F. Scott Fitzgerald […]
Facade Installation Imminent at Hyatt Place Hotel, 27-07 43rd Avenue, Long Island City
The last time YIMBY checked out the progress at Long Island City’s Hyatt Place hotel at the end of April, the building was approaching its final floor. Since then, the structure has both topped-out and been enclosed within its curtain wall. The future 108-room hotel, developed by Prakash Patel and designed by Michael Kang Architect, looks […]